evangelize
verb
evan·ge·lize
i-ˈvan-jə-ˌlīz 
evangelized; evangelizing
: to preach the gospel
evangelizer
noun
Examples of evangelize in a Sentence
The missionaries set out to evangelize the world.
They were evangelizing about the importance of saving energy.
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Brian Contos is the Field CISO at Mitiga with 30+ years of experience building successful companies and evangelizing cybersecurity.
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Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
After Teen Mania disbanded in 2015, Luce has continued evangelizing in communities across the country and world.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 24 July 2025
Once the capital of a Belgic tribe, the town was on the edge of the Roman Empire, then evangelized in the fourth century and ruled by sovereign bishops.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Others among us evangelize about something so singular that it must be experienced.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
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Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
After Teen Mania disbanded in 2015, Luce has continued evangelizing in communities across the country and world.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 24 July 2025
Once the capital of a Belgic tribe, the town was on the edge of the Roman Empire, then evangelized in the fourth century and ruled by sovereign bishops.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Others among us evangelize about something so singular that it must be experienced.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for evangelize
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“Evangelize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evangelize. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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